
House should not pass bill, lest workers suffer
Findings from GBPI’s SB 447 analysis are referenced in a letter to the editor in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read the letter.

Findings from GBPI’s SB 447 analysis are referenced in a letter to the editor in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read the letter.

GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare S. Richie is quoted on SB 447 in a press release from the Georgia Senate Press Office. Read the press release.

GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare S. Richie discusses the state’s unemployment trust fund and alternatives to SB 447 on Primetime Lawmakers . View the discussion. The Unemployment Trust Fund segment begins at the 11 minute, 37 second mark. Additional Information Bill Analysis:

By now you have probably heard that Georgia owes a lot of money to the federal government, $736 million to be exact, for helping us pay state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. What hasn’t received enough attention, however, is how Georgia got
The budget primer outlines the state budget for the year, recognizes substantial changes from the preceding year and provides a clear-eyed view on what lawmakers have prioritized for our state. This year, there will also be a focus on budget trends over the full eight years of Gov. Kemp’s tenure as we prepare for Georgia’s next leaders to take office.
Our budget primer is slated to be published the first day of the fiscal year, July 1. Join us for our virtual town hall to discuss our data, or request a physical copy of the primer to be sent to your address.
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